Just announced, Snoop Dogg will be headlining the Fat Tuesday festivities with a DJ set under his DJ identity Snoopadelic. Whether you refer to him as Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion or just simply, Snoop, the man has become a cultural icon, selling over 30 million albums worldwide.

Head downtown to San Diego’s vibrant streets on Tuesday, March 4 from 5 p.m. to midnight. Revelers will rage alongside five stages with over 20 DJs and performers (A-Plus, Los Rakas, Groovebox, Gent & Jawn’s and The Rock It Scientists), showgirls, acrobatic cirque performers, stilt walkers, samba dancers, glow performers, break-dancers, fire dancers and more, plus the return of the Fat Tuesday parade.

The “Second Line” style Mardi Gras parade will begin at 5th Ave. and E Street, featuring multiple music groups, roving performer and hundreds of people joining in. Following the “Second Line,” a Gaslamp Parade of over 25 floats will roll down 5th from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Gaslamp Mardi Gras is one of the most anticipated festivals on the west coast, with over 40,000 expected to be in attendance. This massive block party is an outdoor celebration that features an extraordinary masquerade parade down 5th Avenue. Tasty treats, cold beverages and an overload of beads will be readily available. Guests can also look forward to elaborately themed areas, live entertainment, and a haze of purple, green and gold jewel tones around every corner.

General Admission Tickets: $30 until Feb. 22; $35 until March 3 and $40 on March 4.

Voodoo Lounge VIP Pass: $65 until Feb. 22; $75 until March 3; $85 on March 4. The Voodoo Lounge VIP Pass includes exclusive restrooms, exclusive lounge area, four complimentary cocktail tickets to be used at an exclusive bar inside the lounge and $1 off drinks inside the Mardi Gras VIP Voodoo Lounge.

Club VIP Passport: $60 until Feb. 22; $70 until March 3; $75 on March 4. The VIP passport gets VIP entrance, no cover and priority admission to the top 15 Mardi Gras themed parties, 10 welcome shots, grand opening party at Coyote Ugly Saloon, official Club VIP closing party at Bang Bang, after-hours access to Area 51 until 4 a.m., discounted hotel room rates and so much more.